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幅

幅 — hanging scroll, width

Learn the correct stroke order for 幅 (hanging scroll), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はばhaba
Strokes12
Radical巾
Frequency#641
Meaningshanging scroll, width

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

横幅よこはばbreadth; widthnoun
振幅しんぷくamplitude (of vibration)noun
大幅おおはばbig; large; drasticna-adjective
幅広はばびろwide (esp. of clothing); broadnoun
小幅こはばsmall; narrowna-adjective
幅はばwidth; breadthnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 幅 (hanging scroll) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 巾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 幅 is #641, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

横幅よこはば — breadth; width
振幅しんぷく — amplitude (of vibration)
大幅おおはば — big; large; drastic

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 幅 have?

The kanji 幅 (hanging scroll) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 幅?

幅 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 幅 mean?

幅 means: hanging scroll, width. On'yomi readings: フク. Kun'yomi readings: はば.

What JLPT level is 幅?

幅 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.